With the semester ending, it is time to tie things together. I feel that my learning project has strengthened in the process. At the begging of my knitting process, I knew nothing about knitting. I have done many other artistic activities such as crocheting, hand knitting, cross-stitch and colour by numbers. I love doing things like this because it is mindless and keeps me busy and engaged in an activity other than being on my phone all the time. When I am not working or doing other things I like to do my little ‘mindless’ projects. I got into knitting because it was something that my past family has done. And I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to get into it.
Even though I have learned so much these past few weeks I still feel like I have a lot to learn. I would like to learn how to make a circle so I could make a hat or socks. I would also like to start a larger project such as a blanket. While I was working I was talking to a lady who crotches and she made this beautiful blanket. It had words and such amazing detail to it. It was amazing!
Summary of My Learning Project:
Week One: Welcome to my Learning Project
In week one I explain my reasoning for why I chose to knit and what similar projects I have done before. I also state what I already know about knitting.
Week Two: Starting off my Knitting Process
In week two I show the video that will teach me what I will be using for the next few weeks. I go through the process of finding the yarn and learning 3 new terms for knitting. I am at 7 stitches where I share my frustrations starting off with my dishcloth and my success.
Week Three: I Finished Half of my Dishcloth!
During week three I continued with the basic knit stitch until I hit 39 stitches. I also make a reference to Grey’s Anatomy. As well, as some ‘whoopsies’ I have made in the progress.
Week Four: Looking into an App While Knitting
In week four I discover an app called row counter where I explain what it does and how I can use it during my project. I also state how this app could be used in the classroom and the curriculum.
Week Five: Only 4 Stitches Left!
In week five I learned a few more knitting terms. I also listened to a podcast while finishing the other half of my dishcloth.
Week Six: Last but not Least
In week six I finish my dishcloth and do some research on the pros of knitting. I came across a website where you can donate your knitting and what you can do with it if you don’t know what to do with all your projects.